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Kody Smith Hello, I'm just Getting started with creative finance.
20 January 2025 | 2 replies
These are done between the buyer (you) and Seller.The situation that is most common to find these properties are in a foreclosure proceeding, or pre-foreclosure. 
Kyler Tarr Knob and tube wiring
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Across the Midwest markets, this will be a common trend.
Tim Tafel How Does Comping Software (Privy, Propwire, Propstream) Get Their Data?
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Another common practice for nationally sparse datasets such as tax data is aggregation.
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  
Frank Hotard First Home Issues and Strategy
10 January 2025 | 4 replies
while I totally understand the frustration especially purchasing what was supposed to be a new and ready to go asset, but these things are pretty common so don't feel to discouraged. 
Bob Avery Is SWR the MVP? Blow by blow of a REI newbie reading the STORE -> Best Sellers
20 December 2024 | 0 replies
Up until then I was cheerleading the earlier thought experiments about supporting lean/regular/fat income with ~$1000 / month per paid off SFH, thinking “I could bang that out in 5 years”.
Julio Gonzalez Is my property a good candidate for cost segregation?
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
A common misconception is that real estate properties under $1M have a smaller tax basis and therefore do not benefit from a cost segregation study due to the associated fees.
Donyea Jenkins DSCR Loan Question
22 January 2025 | 6 replies
While turnkey properties are more commonly used for DSCR loans due to their immediate cash flow, fixer-upper properties can still qualify depending on a few factors. 
Christina B. Long term: keeping an eye on the RealPage lawsuit
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
Some must be using PriceLabs because it’s so common
Rafael Valdor Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.